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Have you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?enHave you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?

You mean the children and students skipping school?enYou mean the children and students skipping school?

Yes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.enYes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.

I think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.enI think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.

I don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.enI don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.

They should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.enThey should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.

I think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.enI think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.

But what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.enBut what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.

If you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.enIf you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.

If you know them so well, then name some.enIf you know them so well, then name some.

They want politicians to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement or the coal phase-out.enThey want politicians to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement or the coal phase-out.

I still think they should grow up first.enI still think they should grow up first.

It's hopeless to have a productive discussion with you about this topic.enIt's hopeless to have a productive discussion with you about this topic.

Have you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?enHave you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?

You

You mean the children and students skipping school?Compare PartenYou mean the children and students skipping school?Compare Part

Yes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.enYes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.

I think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.Compare PartenI think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.Compare Part

I don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.enI don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.

They should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.Compare PartenThey should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.Compare Part

I think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.enI think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.

But what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.Compare PartenBut what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.Compare Part

If you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.enIf you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.

Have you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?Compare PartenHave you heard about the "Fridays for Future" demonstrations?Compare Part

Ashlee

You mean the children and students skipping school?enYou mean the children and students skipping school?

Yes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.Compare PartenYes, they are demonstrating for more political commitment and against climate change.Compare Part

I think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.enI think they could also demonstrate without skipping school. They are just lazy.

I don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.Compare PartenI don't think they are lazy. They just wanted to grab everybody's attention, and it worked admittedly.Compare Part

They should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.enThey should focus on studying and leave the big decisions to people who know what they are doing.

I think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.Compare PartenI think you are being a bit harsh. It's their future as well, and they want politicians to do more for that future.Compare Part

But what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.enBut what does protesting against climate change even mean? They don't have any answers either.

If you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.Compare PartenIf you actually listened to them, you would have heard some of their demands.Compare Part

If you know them so well, then name some.enIf you know them so well, then name some.

They want politicians to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement or the coal phase-out.Compare PartenThey want politicians to commit to the Paris Climate Agreement or the coal phase-out.Compare Part

I still think they should grow up first.enI still think they should grow up first.

It's hopeless to have a productive discussion with you about this topic.Compare PartenIt's hopeless to have a productive discussion with you about this topic.Compare Part

Sorry, but it's my opinion.enSorry, but it's my opinion.

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